STAT+: How Trump loyalist Heidi Overton became the president’s pick to run the FDA
If she wins confirmation as FDA commissioner, Heidi Overton will face plenty of big challenges.
The Trump administration selected Heidi Overton, deputy director of domestic policy for the White House, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a significant health policymaker behind the scenes, according to two sources familiar with her influence within the administration. She has worked closely with Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and others to implement a transformative health agenda. Trump praised Overton as a "RockSTAR" for tackling the toughest issues and delivering solutions that benefit the nation.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Trump nominates policy aide Overton to lead FDA healthcaredive.com
- STAT+: How a Trump loyalist got the FDA nomination statnews.com
